Transnistria Suffers Russia’s Tough Love
It is crucial for Moldova to prioritize energy diversification, enhance security, and foster regional cooperation. At the same time, the crisis offers an opportunity for Moldova to reframe its relationship with Transnistria, preparing for future reintegration in a way that is both strategic and sustainable, including a vision on energy policy that includes Transnistria and minimizes Russia’s influence.
Berlin’s Holiday (from History) Mood
Germany is spending the summer trying to temporarily ignore the situation in Ukraine. That’s likely to backfire. Rather, the German government and the rest of Europe should signal stronger, not weaker, support for Ukraine.
Upgrading EU-Central Asia Cooperation
Why Germany Can and Should Increase Defense Spending
The constraints on higher German defense spending are primarily political and legal, not economic or financial.
Parliament Must Complete France’s Ballot Box Revolution
The new Assemblée Nationale’s most important task is to adopt an electoral system based on proportional representation. Only then can France’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary democracy succeed and the far right be kept in check.
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Vermitteln statt verschweigen: Außenpolitik erklären – aber wie? (mit Ulrike Franke)
In der neuen Folge von „Pod und die Welt“ sprechen Martin Bialecki und Katharina Peetz mit der Sicherheitsexpertin Ulrike Franke über angemessene politische Kommunikation in Zeiten multipler Krisen.
